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Fresh Strawberry Sauce

A delightful and versatile topping that enhances pancakes, waffles, cheesecakes, and ice cream with a sweet, tangy strawberry flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Topping
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Fresh Strawberries Nature’s candy, providing sweetness and flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Enhances the natural sweetness of strawberries.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Adds a nice tartness and balances the sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract A warm, aromatic flavor to round out the sauce.
  • 1/4 cup Water Helps create the desired consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse and hull the strawberries, then chop them into halves or quarters.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water.
Cooking
  1. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil (about 5 minutes).
  2. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
Finishing
  1. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  2. Let the sauce cool to room temperature before serving or storing.

Notes

For a smoother sauce, puree the strawberry mixture with an immersion blender. You can substitute sugar with honey or maple syrup for a natural sweetener. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.